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Why Mortgages Cost More Than They Should

The mortgage spread vs its pre-2020 norm - a key reason housing stayed frozen even as Treasury yields fell.

Why Mortgages Cost More Than They Should
Source: Freddie Mac & Federal Reserve (FRED) · MORTGAGE30US, DGS10Data through July 2026 · Updated Jul 14, 2026

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